The officer — who was wearing a protective vest — was with “other SMPD officers” when someone “shot him multiple times.” He was taken to the Central Texas Medical Center immediately and was eventually pronouced dead at 3:50 p.m. neighbourhood duration, according to the press release.

A suspect is in custody following a shootout with law enforcement. The doubt was shot during the incident and was transported to a hospice in Austin, police said.

Texas Gov. Gregg Abbott tweeted the information, and said: “We pray for the family of the San Marcos police officer killed in the line of duty. We retain the relinquishes our men and women in law enforcement fix every day. #BackTheBlue. “

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In a separate statement, the minister said, “Today we grieve for the family of the fallen San Marcos police officer, and we dedicate swift justice for the murderer. The men and women in law enforcement leant their lives on the line every day to shield and to provide local communities, and we will never forget their sacrifices.”

He supplemented: “Cecilia and I extend our heartfelt condolences to the officer’s family and to the entire San Marcos Police Department.”

Attorney General Ken Paxton said in a statement that he’s “deeply disturbed and saddened” at the officer’s extinction, and supplemented: “Officers around our state courageously serve and is worthy of our utmost honor and respect, especially during this time. Please join Angela and me as we pray for the officer’s clas, the people of San Marcos, and for our law enforcement officers around the state.”